BYU notebook: Bronco Mendenhall staying away from Big 12 speculation

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If Holmoe calls a press conference, than we will all know that something
significant is happening. However, another team, or a league will leak it out
first anyway, so it will not be a surprise. The media will want to show their
knowledge of all things sports, so all will know before Holmoe has a chance to
announce it in the press conference. It would be nice if for a change nothing
is leaked and it gets to come from him first.

panamadesnewsLindon, UT

Sept. 29, 2011 12:20 a.m.

Razzle2: That was funny. But I do not agree with you. Holmoe knows what is
going on. He is just not letting on right now. Whan stuff happens, then he
will call a press conference and we will all know.

Razzle2Bluffdale, UT

Sept. 28, 2011 9:11 p.m.

There are no secrets in the big conferences. It is called getting leverage. If
we don't hear anything it's because Holme wants it so quiet he can hear if the
phone rings.

Uncle RicoProvo, UT

Sept. 28, 2011 7:41 p.m.

Stop asking Bronco these questions.You're making him lose focus for the
next fireside.

DuckhunterHighland, UT

Sept. 28, 2011 3:58 p.m.

@pac12proud

As usual you chime in with nothing of worth.

Utah Fan2Anaheim, CA

Sept. 28, 2011 1:53 p.m.

Pac12Proud

Besides announcing Davies' suspension for an Honor Code
violation and his return to full eligibility, everything BYU did regarding
Davies was done in secret.

deseret peterobertson, Wy

Sept. 28, 2011 1:18 p.m.

The reason they are not talking is their are too many no-it alls that twist and
misconstrue any thing they might say or do.They will do what is best for the
University --- some will agree and some will disagree and I will do my best to
support their decision.

Pac12ProudSALT LAKE CITY, UT

Sept. 28, 2011 1:17 p.m.

"BYU does everything in secret."

Sure, tell that to
Davies.

btw...the rest of your post is way out of line.

vespariderPocatello, ID

Sept. 28, 2011 10:31 a.m.

Be patient. Things are going on behind the scenes and the people who know
something are definitely not talking. I have good feeling that things are being
hashed out now and within a couple weeks we may know what's going on.

caleb in new yorkGlen Cove, NY

Sept. 28, 2011 10:05 a.m.

I think if BYU joins it will be for all sports, not just for football.
Basketball will be a lot easier for the Big 12 to plan around if there are an
even number of teams in the league (10).

But with Missouri possibly
leaving to the SEC and other candidates for the Big 12, a lot of possibilities
exist.

COUGARNATELyman, WY

Sept. 28, 2011 9:31 a.m.

won84 that is a terrible comparision. Really comparing temple ordinances with
football, horrible.

WON84PLANO, TX

Sept. 28, 2011 9:24 a.m.

Y Dad / Y Grad - BYU does everything in secret. I'm not guaranteeing that
they'll join the conference but, agree there is too much smoke for at least
discussions to not be taking place.

Think of the temple bro. How
many of ordinances inside the temple are discussed on the outside? Sure, every
now and then there is a leak but, BYU sports are handled in much the same
fashion.

IndianaCougBloomington, IN

Sept. 28, 2011 9:15 a.m.

That's great to hear about Putnam... I thought I saw him standing with the team
for the UCF game. Redemption stories (i.e. Davies, Putnam) are underrated, it's
so great to see these young men working so hard off the field as well as on. Go
Cougs!

OatmealWoods Cross, UT

Sept. 28, 2011 8:27 a.m.

BYU will probably stay independent. If they join the Big 12 it will be in
football only, with their olympic sports staying in the WCC.

Y Grad / Y DadRichland, WA

Sept. 28, 2011 8:02 a.m.

So here's a fair thought: with BYU, the conference, Texas, Oklahoma, ESPN and
the conference's network contract all PERHAPS trying to negotiate in there own
best interest, MAYBE everybody IS doing something and it's all being done in
secret so it seems like there is a whole lot of nuthin' going on.

Or
maybe all the negotiating is going on with Notre Dame. I can live with that.

CanyontrekerTAYLORSVILLE, UT

Sept. 28, 2011 7:21 a.m.

I wonder what happens if you ask Holme or Samuelson the same question? The left
hand doesn't know what the right is doing? If they do nothing there will be no
invite and we will all complain about religion discrimination again.You
better get cracken' guys. Getter done!

fresnogirlFresno, CA

Sept. 28, 2011 12:07 a.m.

The coach looks annoyed in all of these photos. I guess he's tired of the
articles about speculation. Haha.